Oregano oil can be modified using basil in place of oregano and is a great pesto substitute or vegan dressing. Oregano, parsley and extra virgin olive oil.
Oregano oil (known as chimichurri) is unusual and fresh and an easy substitute for pesto. Perfect for the summer herb season coming soon. Change up the herbs and use basil in place of the oregano if you like. Use in soups and as a great dipping sauce for bread. Perfect vegan salad dressing option. Delicious on steak! This recipe was used as an add-in for my Rustic Tomato Soup recipe.
Oregano Pesto
This pesto is unusual and fresh. Change up the herbs and utilize basil in place of the oregano. Possibilities are endless.
Calories 1478
Ingredients
- ¼ cup fresh oregano chopped
- ¼ cup fresh curly parsley chopped
- 2 large garlic cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt more or less to taste
- ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Place oregano, parsley, garlic and salt in bowl of a food processor with metal blade attachment. Begin to pulse, slowly adding olive oil. Continue to process until desired consistency.
- Use in soups, over salads and as a dipping sauce for breads.
Nutrition Facts
Oregano Pesto
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1478
Calories from Fat 1467
% Daily Value*
Fat 163g251%
Saturated Fat 23g144%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17g
Monounsaturated Fat 118g
Sodium 597mg26%
Potassium 260mg7%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 1468IU29%
Vitamin C 22mg27%
Calcium 225mg23%
Iron 6mg33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Enjoyed! I doubled the recipe and keep the remainder in the fridge, stirring it up before using as a sandwich spread. Awesome, thanks for a great recipe Sally.
I feel like an idiot for all the times I have spent money on bottled dipping oils from the store. This was so easy and I had everything in my cupboard. I served it at game night for my lady friends and had warm, tomato piccata bread with it and everyone loved it!
This stuff is SO GOOD! And great to have with warm bread to dip in. Thank you for sharing, it was wonderful!
I told my husband as I was walking out the door – “Find a rustic tomato soup recipe to cook for dinner. He made yours with the oregano oil and I am forever in love! DELICIOUS! Hands down best recipe for tomato soup. Thanks
Nicky, That is too cute. I’m glad you love it, I do too. Tell your husband thanks for stopping by. 🙂